Lost children seek mother as a Utah town helps
Two hungry lost children, a seven year old boy and a five year old girl, wandered from Vernal near Central school to find their mother in Spanish Fork. The girl spoke of a dead mother, and neighbors and townsfolk organized a search until the pair were found at dusk. They were warmed and fed at a local home before being escorted back to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Atwood
Spanish Fork
Heber Odekirk
Mr. Atwood
Petition to Congress on Proving Up Without Residence
A petition will be presented to the United States Congress asking that homesteaders who have settled locally be allowed to prove up without actual residence. The move aims to ease requirements for settlers seeking land by formal petition and broadening qualification criteria.
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Uintah
United States
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Senate
Congress
Oklahoma
William O'Neil
the Express
Teller
United States Congress
Turkey Shoots at George Youngs Ranch near City
The regular annual turkey shoot is held at George Youngs ranch 84 miles east of the city on December 23 and 24. A raffle offers choice White Leghorn roosters as prizes. George E. Young is listed as contact.
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George Young
Christmas Edition Promises Diverse Industry Features
The notice warns of a Christmas edition ready December 20 at 10 cents a copy. It will include mining agricultural sheep bee cattle horses and other industries articles plus a reservation write-up. Fully illustrated with local and Reservation scenes and new year stories. Orders encouraged for mailing to relatives or friends.
District Court Disposes of Decem ber Term Cases and Orders
The December term closed with several dismissals and rulings. Arnold faced a note sale charge dismissed. Spalding Manufacturing vs Mackinight also dismissed with costs against plaintiff. Ruth Davis won partial replevin against Wallace over property from her husband gambling, with Wallace to pay court costs. Lash’s case over two horses, later by default, and other disputes involving Driggs, Hadlock, and Sorensen noted. The court also appointed officers for a local company and announced future meeting dates. air demand from a tunnel project increased with barrels sold locally and on the reservation.
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District Court
State of
Utah
John H Arnold
Arnold
Spalding Manufacturing Company
James Mackinight
Ruth Davis
Charles Wallace
Davis
Alma Lash
William Preece
John Arnold
Coop Store
Lash
O Wit
Lish
LC. E. Horn
Rush
George St. Smith
Driggs
Frank Hadlock
Hadlock
Salt Lake
Smith
tLake
Vernal
T. W. O'Donnell
Alberta Sorensen
Nephi Sorensen
Sorensen
Snellen Johnson
Ira Burton
Euit
Burton
Johnson
Tunnel Oil Company stockholders meet in annual session
Tunnel Oil Company stockholders met in annual session on December 9 to review finances and corporate matters. The gathering honored officers and discussed company outlook and potential dividends.
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Tunnel Oil Company
Debating Society to Meet at Uncle Jake Workman Home
A debating society will be organized next Tuesday night at the home of Uncle Jake Workman. Those wishing to join should be present at 7 o'clock. Uncle Jake cites Lincoln urging young men to form a rough and ready club with regular meetings and inclusive participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Workman
Jake
Abraham Lincoln
Girl I Left Behind Me Shown to Full Vernal Crowd
Vernal Ward Amusement Association presented the military drama at Workman Opera House to full houses last Sunday and Saturday nights. Proceeds benefited the Vernal Ward. The success prompts consideration of another holiday performance.
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Vernal Ward Amusement Association
Workman's Opera House
Vernal Ward
Vernal Residents Push Split of Uintah Forest Reserve
Local effort to divide Uintah Forest Reserve into two districts faces repeated official setbacks. A large Vernal petition sent to Washington on November 16 prompts Senator Reed Smoot to push for a Vernal supervisor with full authority to avoid delays from Provo. Smoot expects favorable action once Secretary of Agriculture returns to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Uintah Forest Reserve
Vernal
Washington
W. Davia
Reed Smoot
Davin
Provo
Smoot
Department
Stinchot
Congregational Church Elects Officers for New Year
Congregational church trustees, deaconesses, and deacons were chosen at a meeting held Monday night at the pastor Rev. Ludwig Thompson home. Elected trustees include Mrs Chas DeMolsy, Mire W. H. Barton, Leo Thorne, and L N Meredith. Deaconesses named Mrs Dan Hillman, Mrs Blankenship, and Mrs Ward White. deacons Geo Thorne and Geo Langston. Clerk Mrs Carless. treasurer Mrs W H Burton. Members enjoyed music, storytelling, and refreshments. fundraising by subscription continued to support yearly expenses.
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Congregational Church
Ludwig Thompson
Mra
Chas. DeMolsy
Mire
W. H. Barton
Leo Thorne
L N Meredith
Dan Hillman
Blankenship
Ward White
Geo Thorne
Geo Langston
Carless
W.H. Burton
Geore
Lost sow pig with sheep tag missing since three weeks
RB Collett seeks information on a large black sow pig that escaped from his property about three weeks ago. The animal bears a sheep tag in its ear. Any information on its whereabouts would be appreciated.
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Collett
Vernal Drug Company Christmas Gift Suggestions
A list of potential Christmas gifts includes perfume packages, luxury candies, toilet sets, manicure kits, mirrors, elegant stationery boxes, fine cigar assortments, jewelry and watches, military brushes, hair and cloth brushes, piper and hand bag items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper
Vernal Drug Company
A Swell line of Miller Made Clothing at the Co op
Miller Made Clothing for men and boys is showcased at the Co op store in a steady display. Shoppers find durable work shirts suits and denims in a range of sizes and prices. The page highlights value and quality tied to brand craftsmanship.
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Co-op
Bed Rock
Vernal Trading Company
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Turkey
Lestie Ashton
Vernal Express
John T. Pope
J 8S Plypenny
John W. Pope
Edward J. Young, Jr
James Richardson
J. M. Roseberry
Ventaine
Tharty
Theodore Thrums
The
Amusement Association
Mira
Clarence Burton
Vernat
Lake Fork
Miss Moffat
Stockmore
Neil
ACN
A. B. Searles
Mr. Batty
Arlington Hotel
Reed Workman
Neal
Mr Sexton
Dr. Keyser
Keyser
Sexton
Murdock
Midway
Pioneer Hotel
J. A. Fortie
Su Mday
Dan Lambert
Theodore
Mr. Mulvey
Reader Workmann
Congregational Trustees
Vernal Trading Co
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